: Essential for Enigma2-based receivers. It enables the connection between the hardware tuner and OSCam for local decryption.
This configuration is designed for OSCam instances that are part of a Cache-EX peer network to optimize cache sharing. Note the inclusion of the [cache] and [cacheex] sections and the use of the Camd35 protocol [cs357x] .
This guide provides a foundational map of oscam.conf 's territory. As OSCam continues to evolve, new parameters and features are regularly added, so referring to the official documentation or online communities for the latest updates is always a valuable next step in your configuration journey.
The oscam.conf file is the for OSCam. It controls the core behavior of the server: network settings, logging, web interface, process priority, and which other configuration files are used. Without a valid oscam.conf , OSCam cannot start. oscam.conf
: A critical optimization parameter. Set to 1 to instruct OScam to always prefer physical cards in local readers over network shares, minimizing ECM times. 2. The [webif] Section
Below is a detailed breakdown of the most important and commonly used sections, along with their crucial parameters.
Understanding and Configuring oscam.conf : The Heart of OSCam : Essential for Enigma2-based receivers
This is the heart of your configuration. It sets the overall behavior, logging, and security policies for the entire OSCam instance.
While oscam.conf is the cornerstone of your configuration, it's important to understand that it's part of a larger, interconnected system of files, each with its own specific purpose. Here is a quick overview of the core files you'll be working with:
: Ensure preferlocalcards = 1 is active in [global] . Tighten your clienttimeout to drop dead channels quickly and fall back to operational readers seamlessly. Entitlements Expiring (No Card Updates) Cause : au (Auto-Update) is disabled or incorrectly mapped. Note the inclusion of the [cache] and [cacheex]
: A strict security whitelist. The configuration above explicitly restricts access strictly to the local host machine and device IPs ranging between 192.168.1.0 and 192.168.1.255 . 3. The DVB API Section [dvbapi]
: Your login credentials. Never leave these blank if your receiver is connected to the internet.